ACA 122 Chapters 7 and 8
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1. What is the first step to doing well on a test?: Mastering the content
2. If a student in class tends to get overly anxious or worked up on test day, what
should you do to avoid picking up that anxiety: Stay away from them before and during the
test
3. What is a mind dump?: The practice of immediately writing down any formulas, mnemonic devices, and
dates/names as soon as the test starts, so you won't forget them when you need them.
4. What is the "two-pass" method of test taking?: The two pass method involves making two
passes through the test (Didn't see that coming, did you?). On the first pass, answer every questions, but don't waste
time agonizing over the answer to a question you don't know. Simply mark a quick answer and move on. On the second
pass, look back over all the questions you weren't sure about and see if you can work them now.
5. How should you approach multiple choice questions?: Pick an answer without seeing the
options, then look at the options to see if your answer was in the list. If not, eliminate wrong answers and pick the one
that is closest to the answer you gave.
6. If part of a statement is incorrect in a true/false question, is the whole
statement true or false?: False
7. What key wording tells you a true/false question is likely false: Anything claiming an
absolute to be true I.E. All, Every, etc.
8. In a matching question, is it usually easier to go from term to definition or
definition to term?: Usually, definition to term is easier.
9. What should you do if you don't know the answer to a short answer ques-
tion?: Make sure to show the instructor what you DO know. Write down anything relevant to the question, so they
have something they can give you partial credit for
10. What common mistake can be avoided on essay questions by reading the
instructions carefully beforehand?: Not answering the actual prompt.
11. Why is it important to take notes while reading, instead of simply highlight-
ing?: Highlighting promotes passive reading, and can hurt focus and thus reading comprehension
12. What does PSAR stand for?: Prepare Survey Annotate Review
13. What is annotating?: Taking notes while you read
14. What is the difference between scanning and skimming?: Scanning is used to locate
specific information within the chapter, while skimming is used to review the chapter's materials
15. When should you skim?: When reviewing material you are already familiar with
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hjum6e
1. What is the first step to doing well on a test?: Mastering the content
2. If a student in class tends to get overly anxious or worked up on test day, what
should you do to avoid picking up that anxiety: Stay away from them before and during the
test
3. What is a mind dump?: The practice of immediately writing down any formulas, mnemonic devices, and
dates/names as soon as the test starts, so you won't forget them when you need them.
4. What is the "two-pass" method of test taking?: The two pass method involves making two
passes through the test (Didn't see that coming, did you?). On the first pass, answer every questions, but don't waste
time agonizing over the answer to a question you don't know. Simply mark a quick answer and move on. On the second
pass, look back over all the questions you weren't sure about and see if you can work them now.
5. How should you approach multiple choice questions?: Pick an answer without seeing the
options, then look at the options to see if your answer was in the list. If not, eliminate wrong answers and pick the one
that is closest to the answer you gave.
6. If part of a statement is incorrect in a true/false question, is the whole
statement true or false?: False
7. What key wording tells you a true/false question is likely false: Anything claiming an
absolute to be true I.E. All, Every, etc.
8. In a matching question, is it usually easier to go from term to definition or
definition to term?: Usually, definition to term is easier.
9. What should you do if you don't know the answer to a short answer ques-
tion?: Make sure to show the instructor what you DO know. Write down anything relevant to the question, so they
have something they can give you partial credit for
10. What common mistake can be avoided on essay questions by reading the
instructions carefully beforehand?: Not answering the actual prompt.
11. Why is it important to take notes while reading, instead of simply highlight-
ing?: Highlighting promotes passive reading, and can hurt focus and thus reading comprehension
12. What does PSAR stand for?: Prepare Survey Annotate Review
13. What is annotating?: Taking notes while you read
14. What is the difference between scanning and skimming?: Scanning is used to locate
specific information within the chapter, while skimming is used to review the chapter's materials
15. When should you skim?: When reviewing material you are already familiar with
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